Saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with The Dead for the second show in a row last night at East Rutherford , NJs IZOD Center. Marsalis joined the band a few songs into its first set for Crazy Fingers, The Music Never Stopped, Deal, The Days Between and Casey Jones. He then returned for a lengthy portion of the groups second set, including Doin’ That Rag, Ramble On Rose, Lady With A Fan, The Wheel and Terrapin Station. In addition, he participated in one of The Deads drums and space excursions and the lone encore of Women are Smarter (the bands first since the death of Jerry Garcia).

The Dead will appear at Philadelphias The Spectrum this Friday and Saturday. Please click here a recent site interview with the band.